RESOLUTION A.

584(14) adopted on 20 November 1985

MEASURES TO PREVENT UNLAWFUL ACTS WHICH THREATEN
THE SAFETY OF SHIPS AND THE SECURITY OF THEIR PASSENGERS AND CREWS
 RESOLUTION A.584(14) adopted on 20 November 1985
MEASURES TO PREVENT UNLAWFUL ACTS WHICH THREATEN
THE SAFETY OF SHIPS AND THE SECURITY OF THEIR PASSENGERS AND CREWS
INTERNATIONAL MARITIM E A 14/Res.584
ORGANIZATION 16 January 1986
Original: ENGLISH

ASSEMBLY - 14th session

Agenda item lO(b) IMO

RESOLUTION A.584(14)
adopted on 20 November 1985

MEASURES TO PREVENT UNLAWFUL ACTS WHICH THREATEN

THE SAFETY OF SHIPS AND THE SECURITY
OF THEIR PASSENGERS AND CREWS

THE ASSEMBLY,

RECALLING Article 1 and Article 15(j) of the Convention on the

International Maritime Organization concerning the purposes of the
Organization and the functions of the Assembly in relation to regulations and
guidelines concerning maritime safety,

NOTING with great concern the danger to passengers and crews resulting
from the increasing number of incidents involving piracy, armed robbery and
other unlawful acts against or on board ships, including small craft, both at
anchor and under way,

RECALLING resolution A.545(13) which urged action to initiate a series of

measures to combat acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships and small
craft at sea,

RECOGNIZING the need for the Organization to assist in the formulation of

internationally agreed technical measures to improve security and reduce the
risk to the lives of passengers and crews on board ships,

1. CALLS UPON all Governments, port authorities and administrations,

shipowners, ship operators, shipmasters and crews to take, as soon as
possible, steps to review and, as necessary, strengthen port and on-board
security;

For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates

are kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.
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THE SAFETY OF SHIPS AND THE SECURITY OF THEIR PASSENGERS AND CREWS
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2. DIRECTS the Maritime Safety Committee, in co-operation with other

committees, as required, to develop, on a priority basis, detailed and
practical technical measures, including both shoreside and shipboard measures,
which may be employed by Governments, port authorities and administrations,
shipowners, ship operators, shipmasters and crews to ensure the security of
passengers and crews on board ships;

3. INVITES the Maritime Safety Committee to take note of the work of the
International Civil Aviation Organization in the development of standards and
recommended practices for airport and aircraft security;

4. AUTHORIZES the Maritime Safety Committee to request toe Secretary-General

to issue a circular containing information on the measures developed by the
Committee to Governments, organizations concerned and interested parties for
their consideration and adoption.

W/1965E
 RESOLUTION A.584(14) adopted on 20 November 1985
MEASURES TO PREVENT UNLAWFUL ACTS WHICH THREATEN
THE SAFETY OF SHIPS AND THE SECURITY OF THEIR PASSENGERS AND CREWS